Archival records reveal that Msane was an intimate adviser of King Cetshwayo kaDinizulu. Additionally, he belonged to the Msane clan….

The Siwela Clan is steeped in cultural customs and traditions. These rituals, such as weddings and harvest festivals, enable members…

Swaziland’s surname diversity reflects both its culture and history, with some bearing historical or symbolic meaning or being related to…

Globalization has led to surnames being spread beyond their country of origin, so it is no longer uncommon to encounter…

Isaiah Shembe was born in the Free State c. 1867 and probably became a land tenant near Harrismith. At first…

The Red Blanket People, also known as Nguni people from Pondo, Bomvana and Thembu clans are proud of their independent…

Clan names are an authentic form of African identification that highlight cultural, familial, and historical ties between communities. Nzema people…

Globalization has enabled surnames to spread among nations. Thus, it’s not unusual to come across the name Nyawose in various…

Ntsele clan names have a rich heritage. Part of Zulu culture, they help identify family lineage and heritage. Ncobo had…

History and Origin of Ngonyama Clan Names In Africa, many people identify with their paternal clan. Therefore it’s common practice…